Zoo Move & Groove 5K
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Zoo Move & Groove 5K - Phoenix Zoo
The Phoenix Zoo hosts the Zoo Move & Groove 5K, a timed 5-kilometer race that follows a scenic route through Papago Park and continues into the ZooLights display. Registered participants receive a commemorative race t-shirt, admission to ZooLights and a cup of hot cocoa. A commemorative medal is available for purchase.
Before the race there are up-close animal encounters; after the finish there are activities at the zoo’s lakeside area. Awards are presented to the top three finishers. Children aged two and under are admitted free; only paying athletes receive race shirts and food or beverage items.
Packet pickup is offered on January 12 and January 13, 2027 at Road Runner Sports at Tempe Marketplace; packets not collected on those dates are available at the registration tent on race day. Registration fees vary by purchase date and include options for spectator ZooLights admission.
Proceeds from the event support completion of the Zoo’s new 9,800-square-foot Doornbos Animal Rescue and Care Center, a facility planned to increase quarantine, medical observation and recovery capacity. Fundraising tiers include donor rewards at multiple levels, with higher fundraising amounts qualifying for ticket or experience certificates. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
